Description
This classic Coca Cola Cake features a moist, rich chocolate cake infused with the unique flavor of Coca Cola, topped with a luscious cocoa frosting also made with Coca Cola. The combination creates a moist, tender crumb and a deeply chocolatey taste with a slight caramel undertone from the soda. Perfect for gatherings and dessert lovers seeking a nostalgic treat.
Ingredients
Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 8 oz Coca Cola (1 can)
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
- ½ cup sour cream (at room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting
- 8 oz Coca Cola (1 can)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (cut into pieces)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 cups powdered sugar (sifted – very important!)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C), or 160°C if using a fan oven. Prepare a 9×13 inch (22×33 cm) baking dish by spraying it with non-stick baking spray to ensure the cake doesn’t stick.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined. Set this mixture aside for later use.
- Prepare Coca Cola Mixture: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine 8 oz Coca Cola, unsalted butter, and cocoa powder. Heat the mixture until the butter completely melts, bring it to a boil briefly, then remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Mix Batter: Pour the slightly cooled Coca Cola mixture into the bowl with dry ingredients. Whisk together until combined. Then add eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Whisk again until the batter is smooth and fully combined. The batter will be relatively thin.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Once done, allow the cake to cool slightly while you prepare the frosting.
- Simmer Coca Cola for Frosting: For the frosting, place 8 oz Coca Cola in a saucepan and simmer over medium heat until the Coca Cola reduces by half, intensifying its flavor.
- Add Frosting Ingredients: To the reduced Coca Cola, add unsalted butter, salt, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract. Whisk continuously over medium heat until the butter melts completely and the mixture is smooth. Remove from heat.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually whisk in the sifted powdered sugar, stirring continuously to fully dissolve sugar and create a smooth frosting.
- Frost the Cake: Pour the warm frosting over the still-warm cake. If the frosting becomes too thick, add a splash of milk and warm it gently on the stovetop while whisking to make it spreadable.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool completely so that the frosting sets properly before slicing and serving. Enjoy your moist, flavorful Coca Cola Cake!
Notes
- Make sure to sift the powdered sugar before adding it to the frosting to avoid lumps.
- Allow ingredients like eggs and sour cream to come to room temperature for better batter consistency.
- The batter is thin, but trust the recipe – it produces a moist cake.
- You can add a splash of milk to thin the frosting if it thickens before spreading.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
